Holiday 2012
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Vera Bradley Special Purchases
Nov. 8-17; Dec. 5-9 & 22
Treska Trunk Show
November 10
Dollmenders
November 10
Book Review: Catherine the Great
November 12
Crystal & China Repair
November 14
THE LITTLE TRAVELER
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404 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 630-232-4200 www.littletraveler.com
The Spirit of the Season
The signs of the season are all around us, and it’s easy to get
swept away in the mad rush of the holidays, but here at The
Little Traveler, we aim to make this time of year a relaxed celebration the whole way through. Stroll from room to room, enjoying our charming holiday vignettes while you peruse our
collections to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Christmas Walk 2012
December 7 - 8
Christmas Walk Trunk Shows
Lladró, Swarovski & Waterford
December 7
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce welcomes the season with
its annual Christmas Walk. On the evening of Friday,
December 7, Santa Lucia will give out cookies on the
courthouse lawn and Santa will arrive to light the Great
Tree. On Saturday, cheer on Chef Alain Roby from the
All Chocolate Kitchen as he attempts to break a
You can buy tickets for the Geneva
Guinness record by building the world’s largest
House Tour at our store.
candy cane.
We’ll, of course, celebrate Christmas Walk Little Traveler style:
Dec 7; 11am-3pm
Dec 8; 11am-4pm
Dec. 7; 1:30-4:30
Trunk Shows
Woodworker,
Andrew Foote
& Dec. 8; 1-4pm:
Representatives from three top
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seed oil and red wine ished with beeswax & mineral oil.
giveaways from each company.
The perfect gift made locally.
oxidants.
DeVine Lip Shimmers Demo.
December 7 & 8
The Fontanini Crèche
Christmas Decorating Seminars
November 14, 15, 27 & 28
Knife Sharpening
November 17
Black Friday Weekend Giveaways
Vera Bradley, Chamilia & Trollbeads
November 23-25
Brighton Giveaways
Nov. 26-Dec. 7; Dec. 26-Jan.1
Nancy Neill Trunk Show
December 1
Woodworker Andrew Foote
December 8
Sunday Holiday Brunch
December 9
Breakfast with Merry Holly Day
December 15
Patricia Locke Event
December 15
Book Signing: Back to the Manger
December 15
Hand-painted Fontanini manger scenes and figures have been a Little Traveler tradition since the
late 1920s when the store’s founder, Kate Raftery, purchased a
Neapolitan crèche as a showpiece for the store’s holiday decór.
The House of Fontanini was founded in 1908 by Emanuele
Fontanini in a small Italian village called Bagni di Lucca located
in Tuscany. Today, the House of Fontanini is run by the fourth
generation of the Fontanini family and remains famous for its
nativity figurines and angels.
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The mother-daughter team of Margaret Ann Philbrick and
Sarah Ellen McGreevy retell their family’s history with the
crèche in the beautifully illustrated story book, Back to
the Manger. Meet them in our store on December 15.
K K K JEWELRY EVENTS K K K
TRESKA TRUNK SHOW: NOV. 10
The Treska “look” is one of weathered, or antiqued,
hand-beaded jewelry pieces. Each item is hand made and
thus unique in its detail. On Saturday, November 10,
from 10am-3pm our Treska representative will be here to
show what’s new in the Treska line of earrings, necklaces
and bracelets.
NANCY NEILL TRUNK SHOW: DEC. 1
In her original designs with a whimsical flair, Nancy
uses metal, glass, crystal and stone components to design matchless pieces of art that capture the essence
of life. Meet Nancy at our store on Saturday, December 1 from 11am-2pm.
Winter Weather Fashion Forecast
Be the best dressed at all your holiday parties with dresses and
dressy separates in our Women’s Apparel department. For more
casual affairs, select from among the latest in wraps, sweaters, shawls,
jackets, capes and ponchos, as well as classic sweater designs. As always, we’ve got a great selection of novelty-themed sweaters & cardigans for the season.
Colder weather is no excuse for covering up your fashion sense.
Try on our great selection of stylish coats, including a variety
of fun furs. Save 20% on select styles during our annual coat
sale, happening right now.
Snowflakes won’t just be in the air this winter—they’re everywhere! On pins, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, socks,
sweaters & scarves. Our cold-weather accessory collection is better than ever with baabaazuzu mittens & scarves, vintage cloches, leather glittens
(super warm mittens with soft gloves inside)
and versatile acrylic shawls in lots of fabulous
colors and textures.
For
Her
PATRICIA LOCKE EVENT: DECEMBER 15
Patricia Locke’s jewelry designs are a combination of
fine art and modern fashion. Our customers love
this Chicago designer’s work as much as we do, and
so our Patricia Locke collection has grown to one of the biggest
in the area. On Saturday, December 15 from 10am-1pm our
Patricia Locke representative will be here to show the new
collections & colors, including Joy, bright colors to light
up your world, and Tweed, browns and grays to add
sparkle to your basics.
Fashionable Stocking Stuffers
Looking for something thoughtful for girlfriends,
teachers, or anyone who deserves a little something
extra? We’ve got a nice selection of velvet gloves and
scarves in attractive patterns and solid colors. Or
take a look at our recycled aluminum jewelry by
artist Jay Schiavone—lightweight & lighthearted.
A GIFT TO YOUR FEET
Naot footwear is the perfect blend of comfort & style. Several styles even come with
removable footbeds so they’re orthoticfriendly. As Naot’s Midwest headquarters,
The Little Traveler has the largest selection
of Naot shoes in Illinois, so you’re sure to
find something you
love.
This season, vintage
lace-up shoes and
ankle-height boots in
neutral colors are
en
vogue.
Once you’ve
discovered the comfort of Naot shoes, one
pair won’t be enough and you’ll want to tell
all your friends! Be sure to join our Frequent and Friendly Footers clubs to start
earning discounts on your new favorite
shoe.
Coming Soon! My Flat in London
Our store is thrilled to be among the first to
be getting this line of handbags & jewelry for
the witty sophisticate. Inspired by the grand
estates of the world, London designer Jan
Haedrich has designed the collection to
be confident yet playful. As
Haedrich says, “There’s always that
‘wink’ in something I design.” She’s
been named by Women’s Wear
Daily as “Designer to
Watch” and launched
My Flat in London to
bring her unique blend
of luxury and charm to
women worldwide.
CHAMILIA BEADS
Come see all the new arrivals in our
brand new Chamilia display,
including gorgeous designs in
Swarovski, silver, glass and Disney!
Black Friday Giveaway: Nov. 23-25
Receive a FREE tote bag with a $125
Chamilia purchase, while supplies last.
Loyalty Passport: Earn free Chamilia beads
and bracelets when you sign up for this new
program. After you buy 9 Chamilia Beads,
you’ll get a 10th FREE* (up to a $45 value).
Buy an additional 5 beads, and get a FREE
bracelet. *Free bead excludes gold or mixed gold
beads. Free bracelet limited to silver or leather. Not
combinable with the Little Traveler Bead Club.
TROLLBEADS
This fall Trollbeads has added unique
new collections to it’s family, including the Spirituality collection, and
colorful Malawi beads.
Nov. 1-30: Buy 3 amber beads, 4th FREE*
Black Friday Giveaway: Nov 23-25
FREE bead hook* with a $125 Trollbeads
purchase.
Dec. 1-31: Buy 3 Universal Unique beads,
get 1 FREE.* Universal Uniques fit other
bracelets, like Chamilia & Pandora.
Now through Dec. 31: Starter
Bracelet Kits ($159 value) only $99*
*While supplies last.
Distinctive charms by Waxing Poetic will make your bead bracelet truly one-ofa-kind. If you mix & match your beads, you’ll love the Little Traveler Bead Club.
When you fill up your punch card with purchases of Waxing Poetic, Trollbeads
and/or Chamilia beads, you’ll be rewarded with a $25 Little Traveler Gift Card.
All is Bright
Breakfast with Merry Holly Day
December 15; 9:30am
Add a soft glow to baby’s room with one of our darling
night-lights. Several styles for boys or girls: frogs, ladybugs, cars & princesses, and for Christmas we have
Santas, snowmen & gingerbread men.
A NEW BEST FRIEND FOR EVERY CHILD ON YOUR LIST
It only takes one look to become
smitten with Cordy Roy by Jellycat stuffed animals, and each new
addition to the “zoo” just gets
cuter—our newest include adorable
dinos and donkeys. Jellycats reside in
our Baby department, but they make
wonderful gifts for all ages. Jellycat
was established in London in 1999
and is now one of the world’s leading luxury makers of soft toys.
They describe their toys as “hip
and humorous and always soft
and sumptuous.” We wholeheartedly agree with that assessment.
Santa’s
Midwest Workshop
You’ll think you’ve died and gone to the
North Pole when you see the delights
packed into our Toy Room. We may not
be the largest toy store, but our travelling
elves make sure we’ve got the most clever
and unique collection around.
K K K
This is the year of the value-priced remote
control something for boys and girls—
school busses, fire trucks, police cars. We’ve
got a stunt car that rolls & tumbles with
flashing lights and sounds. These toys are
sure to captivate all ages, starting at age 3.
K K K
Our shelves are lined with thinking and
logic games & puzzles for all ages. Current
customer favorites include Fast Track: the
first to shoot his or her game pieces into
the opponent’s side of the board wins.
Spot It: this fast-paced matching game
keeps everyone on their toes.
K K K
You probably remember the cl-a-a-a-a-w
machine from Toy Story—now your kids
can have their very own. Fill it with candy
or small toys and put your mechanical
grasping skills to the test.
Spend the morning with resident and
helper at The North Pole, Merry Holly
Day (a.k.a. Puppeteer Sandi Sylver). Children ages 5 and up will be delighted with
the storytelling, songs, and puppetry as
they learn fun facts about Santa
when he was young, in the years
before he learned to fly with reindeer. The festivities will
start with continental breakfast in our Atrium Café for
you and your children.
Tickets are $15 (includes a $5 shopping coupon for children; $10 coupon for adults). Breakfast begins promptly
at 9:30 am; Fulton Street doors open at 9:15. Register by
phone or online.
For
Kids
Our variety of teddy bears
in the Toy and Baby departments are searching for
someone special to love.
Dollmenders
Doll Repair & Restoration
November 10
10:30am-3:00pm
Dollmenders will be in our Toy
Room to do simple repairs on-site.
In-depth repairs will be taken to the
Dollmenders “hospital” and returned to our store. These experts
can repair antique and modern
dolls as well as fabric.
We suspect kids of the adult variety are
going to like these too: tabletop fooseball,
air hockey and pool tables!
K K K
Every toy room needs dollies, right?
We’ve got musical dolls, dress-up
dolls, Fancy Nancy, Pinkalicious
and the queen of all dollmakers:
Stylish WinterWarmth
for Babies & Toddlers
Our little ones are on the go almost as much
as we are this time of year, and we have just
what you need to keep them cute & cozy
when you’re out & about.
Our selection of winter coats is extra darling
this year, with faux furry coat+hat+purse sets
for the girls and baby bomber jackets for the
boys. We’ve also got lots of bubble and other
styles of wool-blend coats by Corky—this
popular brand is well made and machine
washable, so it’s as practical as it is adorable.
While we have plenty of red & white to get
them all Santa’d up, we’ve also added knit
and fleecewear in navy & white stripes, polka
dots and solids so they can wear them all
winter long.
To make your little angels as pretty as a
Christmas package, see our large selection of
bows, barrettes and headbands.
WE PUT THE MMMM IN YUMMY
The whole family will have fun counting down to the big day with our old
world Advent Calendars—reveal a new
chocolatey surprise every day.
In our Candy Room you’ll also find the
world's best Christmas Gummies (bears,
Including Little Women, International,
snowmen & trees), holiday candy corn,
handmade ribbon candy in peppermint, cinSanta & Mrs. Claus.
namon, clove & cherry, Christmas spice
Our elves don’t restrict themselves to
drops, red & green Smooth & Melty Kisses,
the Toy Room—in our Paper dedark chocolate nonpareils, candy cane Pop
partment, you’ll find Jolly Jingle
Rocks and Hammond’s famous chocolate-filled
snowmen ornaments, featuring a
candy canes. That ought to fill a stocking or
wide variety of names.
two...or ten.
WHAT’S NEW IN DEPT. 56
The Department 56 Snow Village was
inspired one Christmas evening when a
group of friends went out to dinner at
a small country inn nestled in a quiet
river town. The lights sparkled on the new-fallen
snow, inspiring the visitors
with Christmas memories.
From the desire to preserve
the magic of the moment,
the idea for a miniature
Christmas village was born.
Dept. 56 Holiday Gift Sets are back!
These sets of 3-4 pieces are available for a special
price of $89. They make charming stand-alone
scenes or fit nicely into a bigger collection.
Over the years the villages expanded to include
the North Pole, Dicken’s Village, Disney Village,
etc. with new additions each year. New items in
2012 include: North Pole Bike Shop;
Rudolph’s Reindeer Stable. In
the Dicken's Village Series:
Brandon Mill;
Devonshire Creamery.
In the original
Snow Village, new
pieces have been
added to the charming Farmer's Holiday
Market.
SOMEONE’S IN THE KITCHEN
WITH SANTA
Are you wondering who? Snowmen!
A large collection of Santas and
snowmen have arrived in the form of
platters, plates, bowls, salt and peppers, mugs and so much more. Since
you’ll be spending lots of time in the
kitchen baking cookies and preparing
holiday feasts, you might as well
make it fun.
NEW CHRISTMAS DISHES
Vintage Christmas: Classic Christmas images on an updated background of seasonal red and black.
Snowy Friends: Jolly snowmen
frolic across a brilliant red background dotted with frosty
snowflakes.
There’s No Place Like
The weather inside is always delightful in our Christmas Shop. With five
rooms dedicated to this most joyous of holidays, we think you’ll agree we're
one of the most complete and unique Christmas stores anywhere. Add a little
sparkle to your holiday decor with something brand new, and select from
among our hundreds of different styles of ornaments to find the ones that
will have special meaning to the people you love. Our huge collection includes beautiful hand-painted glass ornaments by Old World and ranges from
classic Christmas to sports & robots.
You can add warmth and whimsy to your home with light up jack-in-theboxes, bows, bird houses and more. We’ve got decorated Christmas trees from
tiny to medium, and some are even pre-lit to make your holiday decorating
easier. It’s a Santa and snowman wonderland with a huge selection in every
variety, from ceramic to fabric, simple to highly adorned. We’ve even
got a Santa that’s taller than you! For that finishing touch, select
from our many garlands, decorated wreaths, nutcrackers, tree skirts,
mistletoe, stockings and reindeer. In addition to our Fontanini
manger and figurine collection, we have other Nativity scenes
and angels at all price levels.
A Warm Winter’s Glow
Nothing creates ambiance like a well-placed candle, and these
days fire isn’t even required. You won’t believe how genuine
our collection of battery-operated candles look—they even
flicker just like a real flame. The only way your family and
guests will realize that these pillars, votives and everthing in
between aren’t actually burning is if you tell them. Of
course, we also have a fantastic selection of fragrant & unscented wax tapers, votives and jar candles by Colonial.
EXPLORE THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN OUR CONSERVATORY
Step into a forest of Christmas trees this season. For the tabletop: pre-decorated
white-flocked with red accents in two sizes, or select from among three sizes in
versatile pine trees with burlap sack bases. Brighten small spaces with metallic
mini-trees in silver & gold or red & green.
Snowmen abound throughout the store, including our Conservatory—and in
here they’re all under $25. Lighted wooden stand-up plaques are in keeping with
a nostalgic theme while smaller metal snowfriends and wooden stakes add a fanciful touch.
There’s no need for a green thumb this season. Pots of beautiful and authenticlooking poinsettias and amaryllis stay fresh and lovely all season long. As Christmas approaches, be sure to visit the huge Christmas tree that will be the
centerpiece of our Conservatory, dressed up in the blooms of the season.
Home For the Holidays
BYERS’ CHOICE CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMASES PAST
Joyce Byers made her first carolers because she wanted something reminiscent of her
Christmases growing up. As her son Jeff jokes, “Mom’s hobby has gotten a little out of
control” and now Byers’ Choice handcrafted carolers are a beloved collectible around
the country. The individual care from each artisan in the Byers’ Pennsylvania workshop
results in distinctive figures that capture the warmth and spirit of Christmas.
The collection has expanded to also celebrate Thanksgiving, Halloween
and 4th of July, and every year new pieces are added. This year
brings the introduction of taller 15” pieces, starting with three key
figures: Walking Caroling Woman, Walking Caroling Man and
Walking in Winter Wonderland Santa. Mary, Joseph and baby
Jesus are the first figures in the new Nativity series. Shepherds,
kings and angels are to follow over the next few years.
GO VINTAGE IN OUR PAPER DEPARTMENT
It’s all about nostalgia this season. Victorian snowmen
and Santas are just two of the wonderful themes
adorning paper goods on items such as keepsake boxes, place
cards and exquisite wrapping paper.
TASTEFUL TABLESCAPES IN OUR LINEN ROOM
These charming, hand-painted
porcelain bisque figurines are the
ideal way to display the joy, wonder and
splendor of winter, and the collection continues to grow with innovative new designs. Each is artfully crafted to capture the
sentiments of love, friendship & inspiration. The cherub-like faces of Snowbabies® make them irresistibly joyful and
perfect for gift giving or collecting.
NAO: COLLECTIBLES
TO DISPLAY ALL YEAR LONG
NAO figures by Lladró are inspired by life itself and celebrate the whimsy of childhood,
the peace of spirituality, and the bliss of true
love—from the first tinglings to family life.
Handmade NAO porcelain sculptures are
distinguished from Lladró’s main line by the
simplicity of their forms and colors.
NAO borrows its name from the
old sailing boats from the time of
Columbus and symbolizes a return
journey to origins, conveying creativity, skill and magic. This name
ties in beautifully with this collection because it’s a return to the
original dream of the Lladró brothers—to make porcelain figurines affordable
for lovers of beauty.
The dinner table is an essential part of our daily life as well as
our celebrations. It’s the place we come together to share our bounty and reconnect
amidst our busy lives. Set the stage for memorable Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings with stunning tablescapes. Our design experts get creative with our in-store table
displays to give you ideas of what you can do in your own homes. This year, they suggest
adding glitz and glamour to your holiday decór with metallic and sequin table runners,
chair bows and table linens in a variety of sizes and colors. If you simply want to add a
small touch, consider one of our lovely patterns in napkins and double-sided placemats.
After dinner, snuggle up with something
WE’VE EXPANDED OUR HOME DECÓR & GIFT DEPARTMENT!
from our marvelous selection of seasonal
With fewer large pieces of furniture for sale, we now have more room for our huge
decorative pillows and cozy throws. You’ll
collection of home decór and gifts. Decorating tastes are as individual as the people
also find great gifts in our Linen Room:
doing the decorating, and we want to make sure we truly have something for everyone.
Gift Ideas Under $10
K Holiday-themed Soaps, Lotions,
Lip Balms & Shimmers
K Manicure Sets
K Pill Boxes
K Purse Caddies
K Holiday & Everyday Guest Towels
Gift Ideas Under $20
K Night-lights
K Crabtree & Evelyn Bath & Body
K Camille Beckman Lotions & Creams
Clocks: We have an ever-growing selection of wall clocks and table clocks in a range
of sizes, styles and shapes—we won’t be limited to circles. Mirrors: That attractive person you spy across the room just might be you! Camouflaged among our displays are
a wide variety of mirrors, many of them in difficult-to-find oversized dimensions.
Lamps & Chandeliers: As you wander the store, look up and be dazzled by our eclectic
assortment of chandeliers, from contemporary to traditional in crystal, iron, glass, you
name it. We also have several lamps throughout the store, many of them in the Tiffany
style. Wall Decor: Walking through The Little Traveler feels like visiting an art gallery when you stop to admire the gorgeous paintings
and iron wall art that grace every room. These pieces are varied
not only in style, but also in size so that you can find the perfect fit for your space.
A French influence is evident in home design trends so it’s
a Tour de France in our center room, with Eiffel Towers and
Provencial roosters on just about anything you can imagine.
Not your style? Take a step down into our Asian-influenced room.
Watch our page on
Facebook to know
when A&A
arrives!
COMING SOON!
ALL PEOPLE PURSUE HAPPINESS
...WE CREATE IT!®
That’s the motto of Alex and Ani, a hot new line of metal bracelets
with meaning. These positive energy bracelets have been a huge hit out
east, and we’re thrilled to be part of their western expansion. The collection is expected to arrive before Christmas. Each bracelet has a charm
attached that reflects something about the wearer—her playfulness, her spirituality, her passions. Alex & Ani bracelets are designed to be worn in multiples,
resulting in a unique set for each unique girl
or woman. The collection is youthful yet appropriate for any age.
Designer Carolyn Rafaelian believes that
every individual has a positive message to share with the world and by incorporating powerful symbolism and design into each (+) energy piece, she
hopes to inspire women and girls to relish what is unique and authentic
about themselves.
For
Hostess
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In Housewares
You’ll find no end of clever and useful gifts for
hostesses—or anyone, really—in our Housewares department. Here are just a few ideas:
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& spreaders K Coasters K Cutting boards K
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Vera Bradley dorm essentials, slippers & key chains are a great
gift for your favorite student. For even easier gift giving, give a
Zip Clip ID case, which just so happens to be the perfect size to
hold a Little Traveler gift card
New styles and colors are continually added to Vera’s collection
of accessories, backpacks, duffels & purses, and we’re always
among the first to have the newest introductions. The latest, English Rose and Dogwood
(official release Nov. 2), bring welcome floral
blooms to the barren winter.
.
Nov. 8-17: Get the Vera Bradley Miller Bag for
only $68 ($85 value). A classic travel bag.
Nov. 23: Black Friday giveaway—receive a
FREE Holiday Tote in new Dogwood fabric
($42 value) with a $100 Vera Bradley purchase.
Nov. 24-25: Ornament giveaways with Vera
Bradley purchases of $50 or more.
Dec. 5-9: Cosmetic Trio only $20 with a $50
Vera Bradley purchase. Dec. 22: Large Cosmetic only $15 with a $75 Vera purchase.
WE’RE THE ONLY BRIGHTON PLATINUM HEART STORE IN ILLINOIS
Jewelry, handbags and accessories by
are as popular with teens as they are with adults. The
collection is always growing with imaginative new
pieces, and this season Brighton has added several
items that’ll look great in a stocking, like the Brighton
pen with a changeable bead and Christmas-themed
earrings to match Brighton Christmas beads and
charms. Also new: tri-color chains and stackable rings.
Nov. 26-Dec. 7: Receive the Brighton Snow Day Tote
(pictured) FREE* with a $100 Brighton purchase.
Gourmet Gifts
We’ve got a variety of ready-made gift baskets
in our Gourmet Room, including gluten-free
gift baskets—or put together your own custom
assortment of goodies and let us package it up
for you. Our cheery variety of tins & stackables
(shown above) will make it extra special.
Wish them a "Cool Yule" with a mini Robert
Rothschild Farm three-pack of Raspberry
Honey Mustard, Onion Horseradish &
Roasted Red Pepper dips. Includes recipes!
Don’t forget the pets with the yummiest doggie
treats you’ll never taste.
What’s Cookin’ with
Kitchen towels, aprons, recipe books & stands
are just some of the fabulous hostess gifts from
Vera Bradley in a selection of signature Vera
fabrics. Many items come packaged in the most
adorable boxes, like the oven box for the apron.
Dec. 26-Jan. 1: 2013 Charm it Up! Receive the brand
new, Brighton reverse-slide 2013 charm absolutely
FREE* with a $75 or more purchase of Brighton
charms, beads or spacers.
*One per customer; while supplies last.
We know you love the men in your life and
we’d like to make it easier for you to find the
gifts that show how much you appreciate
them. For the Christmas season, we’ve
added a nice selection of items for men to
our apparel collection—ties, gloves,
sweaters, shirts, and even top hats.
Perhaps the most exciting new
items for men are wines by Mike Ditka,
because “life’s too short to settle for
second best.” Da Coach’s passion for
excellence on the field carries over to
excellence in food and wine, as
demonstrated at his award-winning
restaurants. Now he’s partnered with
Terlato Wines to bring you:
“The Player,” a full-bodied and
velvety-smooth Merlot.
“The Coach,” a bold and
hearty Cabernet Sauvignon.
“The Hall of Famer,” a bright
and flavorful Pinot Noir.
For
Him
They say the quickest way to a man’s heart
is through his stomach, so we’ve stocked
our Gourmet Room with these manly offerings: Bacon Ranch, Mountain Inn and
Southwest Queso dip mixes by Wind & Willow; Wing Dip & Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dip
from Robert Rothschild Farm. Spice it up
with Texas Firecrackers snack crackers.
For
Entertaini
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SERVING UP ELEGANCE
Special occasions call for special accoutrements, and what
better way to add sparkle to your table than with beautiful
servingware. Our Crystal Room is filled with lovely crystal
bowls & platters by Waterford and Marquis by Waterford
as well as Christmas serving pieces by Lenox. We also have
a wide array of silver plate and stainless serving utensils
from Reed & Barton and Godinger Silver Art.
Tom’s Knife Sharpening
Mary Lou’s
Crystal & China Repair
Nov 17;10am-4:30pm
Housewares
Knives: $3; Scissors $4.75
Nov. 14; 10am-4:30pm
Crystal Room
Mary Lou and Bob Gates have
mastered the art of restoring
treasured crystal, glass, porcelain
and china pieces to their former
brilliance. Minor repairs done
while you shop. If you can’t
make the scheduled date, our store
serves as a drop-off and pick-up
point—see store associate for details.
Christmas Floral and Decorating Seminars
November 14, 15, 27 & 28; 9:15am
Delight friends and family with entertaining and decorating ideas
from our in-house experts. Learn how to create stunning tablescapes
and centerpieces as well as festive garlands and swags. You’ll also receive great tips for
simple but delicious appetizers and desserts and learn the best wines to serve at holiday
parties. The program will be followed by a tour of the store.
***A Very Limited Number of Seats are Available***
$18.50. Tickets include continental breakfast, lunch and a $5 shopping coupon.
Fulton St. entrance will open at 9am. Register online or by phone.
CHILL OUT WITH HOT CHOCOLATE AND TEA
The flavors of the season will dance in your head and all over your body when
you sip one of our delicious teas or hot chocolates. They’re just the thing to warm
up your guests...or calm yourself before they arrive. We have wonderful winter flavors from Republic of Tea, including Winter Fruit Blend, Cinnamon
Vanilla Herb, and Holiday Spiced Plum green tea. Our mini-pouches of hot
chocolate make a perfect single cup of comfort in holiday flavors like candy cane,
double truffle, classic truffle, angel white and vanilla.
Recipe
Pe p p e r mi n t C a n d y C a n e D e s s e r t
6 Tbsp. butter, melted
¼ cup Red & Green Peppermint Candy
Crunch*
¼ cup Merckens Super White Chocolate
Wafers*
4 oz. Robert Rothschild Farm Candy Cane
Dip*
8 oz. Cool Whip
6 oz. bag Robert Rothschild Farm Chocolate
Pretzel Dippers*
In a food processor or grinder, chop Chocolate Pretzel Dippers to “breadcrumb” consistency.
Add melted butter. Spread on bottom and side surface of a 9” pie pan. Bake crust in 350°
oven for 8 minutes to set. Place Merckens Super White Chocolate Wafers on warm crust to
melt. Spread white chocolate and cool. Gently fold Peppermint Candy Cane Dip and Cool
Whip. Pour into cooled pie crust. Garnish with Red & Green Peppermint Candy Crunch.
Chill for at least 4 hours or freeze. Let the frozen pie rest at room temperature for 20 minutes
before slicing.
*Available in The Little Traveler’s Gourmet Food Dept.
See more Little Traveler exclusive recipes at our website and on Pinterest!
Be ready to carve the Roast
Beast. Cutlery dulls after repeated use, so every season we invite
Tom’s Knife Sharpening into our store
to provide professional expertise in
sharpening knives and scissors. Knives
can be sharpened on-site; scissors will
be taken back to Tom’s shop and returned on Tuesday, Nov. 20th.
“The spirit of Christmas cannot be
found under a tree, it lives in the love
and laughter we share around it.”
-Acquaviva Estates
Wines by Acquaviva Estates in Maple Park,
IL are created to honor family traditions, so
what better wine to serve at your Thankgiving, Christmas and New Year’s gatherings?
Acquaviva Christmas Wine is a festive
mulled red wine. The 2-piece electric dip
warmer from Gourmet Village is perfect for
keeping this wine warm throughout the
party.
Your Guests will Also Love...
Authentic-tasting eggnog made with our
Eggnog Mix—Simply add to milk. Also
great in smoothies or your favorite
bundt cake recipe.
Hot Buttered Rum Mix—Just add
water and enjoy! Or create special
treats by sprinkling over oatmeal,
fruit, toast & ice cream.
Original Mulling Spice Blend—A delicious
and classic combination of spices that will
turn ordinary cider, wine, tea or brandy into
the extraordinary. No cooking necessary. The
spices dissolve completely, so it works for either hot or cold drinks, as well as baking.
Soup for One—Let everyone choose their
own flavor with these single-serving soup
mixes that taste like homemade.
Christmas Dips by Robert Rothschild Farm
Nutcracker Dip, a sweet & creamy blend of
brown sugar and pecans, Peppermint
Candy Cane Dip, and Gingerbread Dip, a
creamy blend of ginger, vanilla and spices.
All are gluten free and great for dipping or
spreading on cupcakes & cookies or as
pie/tart filling.
SHOP HOURS
Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5:30pm
Open Sundays 12-4pm
Nov. 25- Dec. 23
404 South Third Street
Geneva, Illinois 60134
630-232-4200
www.littletraveler.com
[email protected]
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One of the Best in Antique Shops, Vegetarian
Cuisine, Baby Stores, Gift & Card Shops &
Home Decór
West Suburban Living:
Best Tea Room; Most Unique Gift Shop
WE’RE BRINGING BACK A
TRAVELER TRADITION WITH A TWIST:
DINING AMONG THE TREASURES
On Sunday, December 9 at noon we’ll serve a
delicious Holiday Brunch in the store, surrounded by our beautiful collection of treasures
from around the world, just like the store’s
founder, Mrs. Kate Raftery, used to do for her
special guests.
Brunch will be accompanied by wine tastings,
expertly paired for your enjoyment. Seating is
very limited. For reservations, call the store and
ask for the Antiques Room. $21.50
A Letter from a Friend
Dear Little Traveler,
Growing up I went to the Little Traveler with my mom and her friends as a “day
out.” I was walking out through the kitchen area today as I heard a fifty/sixtysome-year-old woman say, “Here, Mom, take my hand and we will walk together.” As I was waiting to turn onto Third Street I had my windows down
and I heard a twenty/thirty-year-old woman say to her daughter, “Here, take my
hand and we will walk in together.” It just did my heart good. Little Traveler is
for all generations. You should be very proud.
-Cindy Downey
Cindy will receive a $50 gift certificate as a token of our thanks for this lovely letter.
Send your letters to Almanack Editor, 404 S. Third St., Geneva, IL 60134.
K K K K K K CAFÉ THERAPY K K K K K K
If you feel anxiety trying to creep in as you
prepare for the holidays, we invite you into
our Atrium Café for some tea, coffee & cocoa
therapy—or wine & cheese therapy if it’s serious. We’ve just introduced a gourmet cheese
platter to our menu and we think you’ll love
how it complements our new wine menu.
Chef Dave Press with celebrity judge,
Chef Alain Roby of the All Chocolate Kitchen
English-Style Afternoon Tea is served on
Thursdays and Saturdays from 2-4:30pm.
Reservations recommended.
Our Café has played host to many group
events, and we’d love to help you celebrate
your shower, milestone
AWARD-WINNING DESSERT
birthday or any type of
Congratulations to our very own Chef Dave for
special
occasion.
winning the Harvest Taste People’s Choice
Award for Best Dessert. For a limited time the
Atrium Café will serve his award-winning creation, a pistachio cream shortbread dessert with
red wine reduced cherries & candied pistachios.
Call the store or e-mail
[email protected] to
begin planning.
CATHERINE THE GREAT:
PORTRAIT OF A WOMAN
November 12; 9am
Barbara Rinella presents Robert Massie’s
fabulous
biography
Catherine the Great:
Portrait of a Woman.
Have you ever wondered why only one
woman in Russian history is labeled “The
Great”? This is a truly
fascinating story of how a bewildered little
German girl evolved into the most powerful empress in Russian history.
Program starts at 9am; Fulton Street doors
open at 8:45. $20 Ticket includes continental breakfast, presentation, and $10
coupon redeemable day of show. Register
by phone or online.